My bike is exposed to the sun on the balcony where I keep it. This is probably not so great for the leather saddle, so I improvised a sun cover from some wire and folio. This highly advanced design doesn’t trap heat underneath.
Holy shit. This is content.
I love it. Privileged to have a brick outbuilding where I can keep my bikes super fresh. This is a great solution and will stop those rivets burning your ass
In action:
I suggest a cardboard box
Wouldn’t a small towel on top do the same thing?
A thick white cotton terrycloth towel might actually work surprisingly well and you wouldn’t need to adjust it throughout the day.
Still, I bet your rig works fairly well.
Adjusting is a good point in some circumstances. No need for it here though.
Genuine question: What benefits does a leather saddle offer? Did you specifically choose it over an alternative material? I have a city bike for commuting and i’ve never really thought about my saddle material before, only that I wanted a seat that was comfortable for my relaxed riding style.
It’s supposed to mold to your butt’s shape, while still being a hard surface (which tends to avoid soft tissue bruises). I think it’s only relevant for bikes you ride for days. My city bike has this ancient plastic saddle with springs, and it does the job just fine.
